THE ISLE OF SKYE
by
Terry Marsh
JUNIPER HOUSE, MURLEY MOSS,
OXENHOLME ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA LA9 7RL
About the Author
Dr Terry Marsh (www.terrymarsh.com) is a Lancashire-based writer and photographer who specialises in the outdoors, the countryside, walking and travel worldwide. He has been writing books since the mid-1980s, and is the author of over a hundred titles. Terry has been visiting the Isle of Skye for over 45 years, and has an extensive knowledge of its history, its culture and its many varied landscapes.
Terry holds a PhD in Historical Geography and Master of Arts degree in Lake District Studies, is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) and of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (FSA Scot), a member of the National Union of Journalists, and an Honorary Life Member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.
Other Cicerone guides by the author
A Northern Coast to Coast Walk
Geocaching in the UK
Great Mountain Days in Snowdonia
Great Mountain Days in the Pennines
The Coast to Coast Walk
The Dales Way
The Isle of Man
The Isle of Mull
The Severn Way
The West Highland Way
Walking in the Forest of Bowland and Pendle
Walking on the West Pennine Moors
© Terry Marsh 2015
Fourth edition 2015
ISBN: 978 1 85284 789 0
Reprinted 2018 (with updates) and 2016 (with updates)
Third edition 2009
Second edition 2002
First edition 1996
Printed in China on behalf of Latitude Press Ltd.
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.
All photographs are by the author unless otherwise stated.
This book is dedicated to Margaret MacKenzie, my Skye landlady for more than 25 years.
Peace be to thee and thy children, O Skye, Dearest of islands (Alexander Nicolson)
Updates to this Guide
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Front cover: Heading for an adventure on Bla Bheinn (Walk 2.6)
CONTENTS
1.1 Gleann Meadhonach, Loch a’Ghlinne and Dalavil